Sunday, November 3, 2024

Fun Stuff

Danny Massaro on Self-Appreciation and Positive Self Talk

'It's not your job to like me, that's my job'  By DANNY MASSARO - Squash Mad Special Columnist Self -Appreciation and Positive Self Talk can really help you...

Danny Massaro: Always say Thank You for receiving such special sporting gifts

Thankful Power can transform your life and give you a positive frame of mind By DANNY MASSARO - Squash Mad Columnist It’s only when athletes have...

Sandhu loves the sand: Life’s a beach for Harinder and Liu

Sun, sea, sand and squash for Asian Beach Games in Thailand By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Reporter with the beach shorts, shades and cocktails Harinder...

Howe Cup turns into the Wow Cup for party weekend with a WSA boost

With players aged from 15-75, the Howe Cup is possibly the biggest women's tournament in the world Just imagine the scene. Playing squash all weekend...

Alan’s Blog: More plaudits for Nicol David, Linda Elriani goes the extra mile, and did racquetball kill Elvis Presley?

Tributes pour in for Malaysian superstar after 100 months at the top of her game  Nicol David's astonishing achievement of topping the WSA rankings for...

We can’t all play like the pros

The pain and pleasure of mixing it on court with the top guys (it hurts) By  CASS R. SUNSTEiN - Squash Mad Guest Correspondent (courtesy...

World Squash Day: Midlands men hit the road for massive marathon

Lichfield pair aim to play 7 matches at 7 clubs in 7 hours  One of the most innovative and demanding events being held on World...

Alan’s Blog: Aussie Open heads to Melbourne as NATO Summit closes squash club in Wales

Sports and Aquatic Centre to host Oz Open as Squash Victoria looks for extra funding The Australian Open is heading to Melbourne for a three-year...

World Squash Day ready to rock all over the planet

Clubs geared up to Go For It on October 18th festival of squash Squash clubs all over the world will be celebrating World Squash Day...

Squash stars at No.10 Downing Street

PM David Cameron meets Commonwealth Games athletes Squash stars Adrian Grant and Harry Leitch, plus husband and wife Nick and Sarah Taylor, were among a...

A-Z of the Games Part Two: How the Indian girls stopped a streaker

A-Z of the Commonwealth Games Part Two: Pain and medals, parties and music Alan Thatcher continues his guide to the Games, with highlights from all...

A-Z of the Commonwealth Games: I’d happily walk 500 miles to do it all again

Proclaimers whip up the crowds as glorious Glasgow hosts a Golden Games for Scotland Time to reflect on the Golden Games of Glasgow, with a...

Nick Matthew to referee David Pearson charity match

Top coach plays his first match in 15 years on charity night at Harrogate EXCLUSIVE by MIKE DALE - Squash Mad Special Correspondent David Pearson, coach...

Comment: I believe that squash needs a Team USA moment

Rousing World Cup patriotism should be mirrored in squash ... and racquetball Hands up, who wasn't thrilled by the performance of the USA in a...

Squash Ezine: Tributes pour in for squash legend Henri Salaun

American squash legend Henri Salaun on the front cover of Sports Illustrated in 1958 By JOE McMANUS - Editor of Squash Ezine Beloved squash figure Henri...

Massaro and Duncalf help launch Squash Evolution in Essex

England stars top the bill as Essex Ladies Day bring in the crowds  It was a Ladies' Day worthy of Ascot when world champion Laura...

Nick Matthew has a few tips for England’s footballers

Heat and boredom are the big enemies (oh, and don't forget Spain and Brazil) By Nick Matthew (Current world squash champion) There are a number of...

Meet the Squash Mad Hero Of The Month May 2014: Henry Withrington

When the going gets tough, court jester Henry gets going Meet Henry Withrington, Squash Mad’s Hero of the Month for May 2014! He becomes the first...

Vets have a blast in Barbados

Festival of fun and squash as Masters show how to party By SATYA SESHADRI - Squash Mad Reporter ALMOST 100 players from different countries gathered for...

Hull of a night as squash stars meet Tigers

FA Cup finalists turn up to watch the British Open action on court By SCARLETT SMITH - Squash Mad British Open Reporter Hull City’s most famous...

Angus Gillams thrilled to get on court with Ramy Ashour

Gala charity night at Berkhamsted in memory of Harry Faulkner Rising squash star Angus Gillams is looking forward to the match of a lifetime. He's...

Cameron Pilley breaks his own world speed record

Big-banging Aussie clocks up 176 mph raising the bar by...ONE Big-hitting Aussie Cameron Pilley broke his own world speed record tonight smashing a squash ball...

Shabana stardust on a magical night in England

The Maestro thrills as PSA stars launch charm offensive before British Open  Amr Shabana, the Maestro of squash, came, saw and conquered everyone at his...

Squash Ezine: Robbie Temple signs up for PST

The extraordinary two-handed Temple set to wow American audiences By JOE McMANUS - Squash Ezine Rumour has it that the Pro Squash Tour is overjoyed to...

Interview: Joe Lee gets in tune to wile away the hours on tour

Surrey star Joe chills out away from court with a keyboard and a guitar   Interview by JOEL DURSTON - Squash Mad London Reporter Life on...

Nicol David and Paola Longoria, two pin-ups who transcend their sports

  Cover girls who give squash and racquetball a massive profile By FREDDY RAMIREZ - Editor of Restrung Magazine   I just want to point you to a...

Shabs’ invite to kid who showed footballers how to behave

Essex youngster gets special date at the Shabana Stortford Shootout Egyptian Amr Shabana has added his praise for the sporting behavior shown by young Essex...

Nick Matthew’s secret move and why Prince stars Nicol David and Ramy Ashour need to toe the line

Truth and Rumours: Matthew plans April move to Scotland as Prince stars get their laces in a twist By JOE McMANUS - Squash Mad Guest...

Truth and Rumours: Dramatic plans at Drexel

Squash Ezine: Your weekly fill of truth, rumours and hot gossip By JOE McMANUS - Squash Mad Guest Columnist Dramatic news from Drexel University, home of...

Ramy struggles to make the write decision

Willstrop and Matthew up for Ramy's booker prize Ramy Ashour doesn't usually struggle to make a decision on court, but off it he's not so...

What Tetris game has reminded me about squash

All fingers and thumbs? How a Gameboy can help your game on court By PHILLIP MARLOWE - Squash Mad Guest Correspondent Life lessons are all around...

Fans make rocky road trip to Richmond

Snow patrol and cars make PSA finals a flight of fancy for intrepid fans By JOHN BRANSTON - Squash Mad Special Correspondent Everyone knows you have...

Truth and Rumours: Ramy Ashour consults Dr Lincou

Ashour books an appointment with top consultant Lincou By JOE McMANUS - Squash Mad Guest Columnist and publisher of the Ezine Squash Mad is teaming up...

Adrian Grant creates video to inspire city kids

Adrian's journey from tough London estate to world team champ By SIMON REDFERN (Courtesy of England Squash and Racketball) Adrian Grant this week released a video...

Nick reveals he’s joining Dad’s Army

Nick and Esme expecting in September...England will be expecting in 2032 The future of England squash looks in safe hands. After the arrival of masters...

Shabs guns for British Open with Stortford Shootout

The Maestro taking on Selbs, Pilley and Barker in UK showpiece EGYPTIAN maestro Amr Shabana is combining his two great loves – squash and golf...

Pubs, Owls, Jessica Ennis and a 3k watch. Nick reveals quite a lot

Nick Matthew: I used to yell at refs. It was the Yorkshireman coming out ENGLAND's three-time world champion Nick Matthew took Guardian readers on a...

Shabana fan lets it all hang out

Amr falls to a Naked Gun in Canada Congratulations to Shahier Razik for running another highly successful Cambridge Cup competition in Toronto this week. The final...

Fergit the log fires, James, y’all come down south and try our chicken wings and beer

American Dream: Dress code and fancy etiquette divides our sport By JOHN BRANSTON - Squash Mad Guest Columnist Racquet-wielding journalist John Branston is one of a...

Take the Gym Triathlon Challenge and discover if you’re fitter than squash professional Daryl Selby

Who can topple squash pro Selby in the great gym Triathlon Challenge? IT'S widely accepted that squash professionals are a pretty fit bunch. Forbes Magazine worked...